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Bedford Master Plan Outline

Executive Summary

1. Introduction, Vision and Goals
• Vision Statement
• Goals
• Survey
2. Land Use and Community Design Element
• Introduction
• Land Use and Community Design Goals
• Bedford’s Land Use Geography: Neighborhoods and Features
• Managing Land Use and Community Design: Studies, Trends, and Strategies
• Build-out
• Identification of Bedford’s Physical Attributes
• Existing Land Use Patterns and Design Qualities
• Community Design Concepts
• Future Land Use Vision
• Consistency with Other Plan Principles
• Moving Ahead: Recommended Actions
3. Housing and Population Element
   View Population and Housing Summary Overview (Adobe PDF, 3MB)
   Draft Population and Housing Chapter (Adobe PDF, 750KB)
   
• Introduction
• Housing and Population Goals
• Key Findings and Statement of Needs
• Population and Household Characteristics
• Housing Trends and Needs Assessment (including Workforce Housing)
• Moving Ahead: Recommended Actions
4. Economic Development Element
   Economic Development Chapter (Adobe PDF, 700KB)
   
• Introduction
• Economic Development Goals
• Economic Development Overview
• Bedford’s Economic Profile/Conditions
• trends and projections, commercial and industrial assets, employment, labor, tax base
• Economic Development Focus Areas
• Moving Ahead: Recommended Actions
5. Natural Resources/Open Space Conservation and Preservation Element
   View November 2009 Town of Bedford Open Space Plan
   
• Introduction
• Natural Resources and Open Space Goals
• Regional Context
• Summary of November 2009 Open Space Plan
• Natural Resources in Bedford
• Resource Protection
• Sustainability
• Environmental Challenges
• Moving Ahead: Recommended Actions
6. Historic and Cultural Resources Element
   Historic and Cultural Resources Presentation (Adobe PDF, 280KB)
   View Historic and Cultural Resources Chapter (Adobe PDF, 380KB)
   
• Introduction
• Historic and Cultural Resources Goals
• Historic and Archaeological Resource Areas
• Preservation Tools and Resources
• Cultural Resources and Activities
• Moving Ahead: Recommended Actions
7. Transportation and Transit Element
   Transportation Presentation (Adobe PDF, 430KB)
   Draft Transportation Chapter (Adobe PDF, 720KB)
   Figure 7-1 (Adobe PDF, 560KB)
   Figure 7-2 (Adobe PDF, 440KB)
   Figure 7-3 (Adobe PDF, 850KB)
   Figure 7-4 (Adobe PDF, 640KB)
   
• Introduction
• Transportation Goals
• Regional Context
• Transportation Network
• Future Conditions
• Transportation and Transit Recommendations
• Implementation Strategies
8. Municipal Services and Facilities Element
   View Municipal Services and Facilities Presentation (Adobe PDF, 330KB)
   View Municipal Services and Facilities Chapter (Adobe PDF, 880KB)
   
• Introduction
• Services and Facilities Goals
• Bedford’s Local Government
• Capital Improvement Planning and Facilities
• Education
• Community Services
• Library
• Parks and Recreation
• BCTV
• Public Safety
• Water Infrastructure
• Water Supply and Wastewater Management
• Stormwater
• Roads
• Solid Waste and Recycling
• Moving Ahead: Recommended Actions
9. Natural Hazards
   View May 2009 Hazard Mitigation Plan
   
• Incorporation by reference to May 2009 Hazard Mitigation Plan
10. Energy (This chapter is currently being revised by the Energy Commission and VHB)
    View Energy and Utilities Presentation (Adobe PDF, 290KB)
    View Energy and Utilities Chapter (Adobe PDF, 660KB)
    
• Introduction
• Energy and Utilities Goals
• Bedford Energy Commission
• Energy Consumption, Trends, and Demand
• Existing Utilities and Programs
• Energy Sustainability
• Other Utilities
• Modifications/Improvements to Accommodate Future Needs
• Moving Ahead: Recommended Actions
11. Implementation Element
• Summary of Recommended Actions
• Matrix (Actions, Responsible Parties, Timing, Funding)